Workforce Development in the Precision Machining Trades
Bay Institute of Science & Engineering is a Department of Labor registered provider of online Apprenticeship Training
BISE is a full-service Precision Machine Trades Apprenticeship training provider, as well as a Department of Labor approved registrar. We strive to achieve excellence when assisting companies in the precision machining industry, as we help them to seamlessly meet the criteria that is required to offer a Department of Labor (DOL) approved, and registered apprentice training program that is tailored to meet the specific manufacturing needs of that specific company. Our goal is to provide an increased number of individuals an opportunity, a ‘gateway’ to becoming a highly skilled industry leading trades-person.
TechCred courses
TechCred Manager: Ken McCreight @ (216) 402-3912
BISE 0900 Mechanical Aptitude Test
BISE 1000 – Shop Safety
BISE 1100 – Basic Blueprint
BISE 1200 MACHINE TOOL THEORY
BISE 1600 BASIC APPLIED SHOP MATH
BISE 2100 INTERMEDIATE BLUEPRINT
BISE 2200 MACHINE TOOL THEORY II
BISE 2600 INTERMEDIATE APPLIED MATH
BISE 3100 INTERMEDIATE BLUEPRINT & GDT
BISE 3600 INTERMEDIATE APPLIED MATH
BISE 3800 Advanced Manufacturing Procedures
BISE 4200 METALLURGY
BISE 4600 ADVANCED APPLIED MATH
BISE 4800 Advanced Manufacturing Procedures
BISE 4900 Quality Control / SPC / Inspection
BISE 5700 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
BISE 6300 Diemaking
BISE 6410 MOLDMAKING
Moving the Precision Machining Industry Forward
At Bay Institute of Science and Engineering (BISE), we focus on providing high quality apprenticeship training for: Aerospace Engineering, Precision Machine trades, CNC, NC, Tool and Die, Mold making / Diecast dies. Our program is geared toward equipping apprentices with the necessary technical skills that meet the requirements of businesses in the trade.
About Us
Bay Institute of Science and Engineering (BISE) is your “One Stop Shop” to Precision Machining On-Line Apprenticeship training and Workforce Development. We will design and build a program that fits your specific company needs in Apprenticeship and/or Workforce Development at no cost to your company.
BISE offers your company the highest quality: Live Virtual Classroom Instruction supported by On-Line education in Precision Machining careers that represent our national industry.
Enrolling in BISE courses does not require having an approved Department of Labor apprenticeship in your shop, but if you do have interest in apprenticeship, we will help you to build a Department of Labor approved and sanctioned program absolutely free, complete with company and apprenticeship registration, with a guarantee that you will not have any DOL interference with your company’s business.
BISE’s purpose is to advise, assist and provide 100% of the support of programs that prepare employees for successful transition to further education and career pathways within your company.
What Sets Us Apart
Our courses’ content has been reviewed and approved by an education committee that was comprised of: Aerospace and Precision Machine shop owners and supervisors who volunteered their time to make this program the best that it could be. With their help, we are able to provide companies in our industry the highest quality workforce development training at a cost that is far below any other training provider.
By successfully completing the BISE Apprenticeship program, apprentices can receive a Journeyman’s Certificate, as well as “Articulated University, or college credits” toward a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. This credentialing is only available to an Apprentice who has successfully completed both the required BISE 16 courses (approx. 600 hours of technical-related training) in addition to completing 8,000 hours of shop time that will hone the skill sets specifically identified by the employer as required by the company.
Helping Apprentices Become Journeymen
Our program was established and designed to meet the needs of individuals who would like to pursue a career in this field and gain credentialing. Because all of our courses are available online, apprentices can report to work, attend classes through the on-line platform, and still have time to spend with their families while earning the credentials they need to become journeymen.
FAQ: If I begin an apprenticeship isn’t that for Union Shops?
Apprenticeship is not Union shop based. In fact, most larger union shops have their own apprenticeship standards such as UAW. The BISE program is DOL based.
FAQ: If I train one of my employees through Apprenticeship won’t they just quit and go somewhere else for more money?
According to the DOL, 91% of apprentices that compete their training are still employed at that company 9 months later.
FAQ: How does an Apprenticeship program benefit employers?
- Customized training that meets industry standards, tailored to the specific needs of businesses, resulting in highly-skilled employees.
- Increased knowledge transfer through on-the-job learning from an experienced mentor, combined with education courses to support work-based learning.
- Enhanced employee retention: 91% of apprentices that complete an apprenticeship are still employed nine months later.
- A safer workplace that may reduce worker compensation costs, due to the program’s emphasis on safety training.
- A stable and reliable pipeline of qualified workers.
- A systematic approach to training that ensures employees are trained and certified to produce at the highest skill levels required for the occupation.
FAQ: What does a BISE apprenticeship entail?
The apprentice must agree to work 8,000 hours (40 hour per wk min x 50 weeks per year x 4 years) while learning in your shop. The apprentice must also successfully complete 576 hours of Technical Related Training (144 hours per year x 4 years. Approx. 3 hours per week)
FAQ: Why should I start an apprenticeship in my shop?
First and foremost, apprenticeship helps businesses develop highly-skilled employees. Apprenticeship programs also reduce turnover rates, increase productivity and lower the cost of recruitment.
Mission Statement
Meeting the needs of the Precision Machining Industry by teaching apprentices real-world experiences and applications.
Curriculum Endorsed by:
License
Department of Labor (DOL) | Certified and Registered Trainer and Sponsor for Precision Machine Trades Apprenticeship
Important Information
We are not the Department of Labor (DOL), nor are we affiliated with any U.S. government division. That aside, we are authorized, credentialed, and approved by the DOL to be a full-service machine trades registrar, trainer, and sponsor for the precision machine trades.
Get in Touch With Us
Make Bay Institute of Science and Engineering your one-stop shop for all your workforce development and apprenticeship training needs. Contact us today.